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K984 YEL

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,138 mi
Last recorded180,138 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK984 YEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 180,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 178,746 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 178,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 176,615 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 176,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 175,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 174,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 174,147 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 172,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 160,673 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 145,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 142,201 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner cill surface corrosion

Offside Rear Inner cill surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 139,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 129,798 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 124,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 124,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,028 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 113,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 113,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 102,876 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,596 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,947 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 86,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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K984 YEL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K984 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K984 YEL registered?

K984 YEL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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